The 32 Dumas Idéal Provençao 8'' Chef Knife features a fully forged, highly resilient blade made of nitrogen strengthened stainless steel, combining superior razor sharpness with resistance to rust for years to come. The perfect balance of this knife easily allows for tasks such as cleaving, cutting through a whole chicken, cracking crab shells and preparing melon fruits with thick rinds. The Idéal Provençao Chef Knife features an olive wood handle in addition to stainless steel cross rivets, for an elegant look. Designed and made in France.